Serving 628 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Riverwalk Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverwalk Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverwalk Academy's student population of 628 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverwalk Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverwalk Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
12%
31%
White
76%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverwalk Academy's ranking?
Riverwalk Academy is ranked #761 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Riverwalk Academy often compared to?
Riverwalk Academyis often viewed alongside schools like York Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverwalk Academy?
The graduation rate of Riverwalk Academy is 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Riverwalk Academy?
628 students attend Riverwalk Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Riverwalk Academy students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverwalk Academy?
Riverwalk Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverwalk Academy offer ?
Riverwalk Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverwalk Academy part of?
Riverwalk Academy is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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